Challenges in science education : global perspectives for the future / Gregory P. Thomas, Helen J. Boon, editors.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Thomas, Gregory P.

Boon, Helen J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Science--Study and teaching.

Science.

Education--Curricula.

Education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (319 p.)

Place of Publication:

Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, [2023]

Summary:

This edited volume focuses on challenges facing science education across three areas: curriculum, teacher education, and pedagogy. Integrating a diverse range of perspectives from both emerging and established scholars in the field, chapters consider the need for measured responses to issues in society that have become pronounced in recent years, including lessons from the Covid-19 pandemic, the environment, and persisting challenges in STEM teaching and learning. In doing so, the editors and their authors chart a potential course for existing and future possibilities and probabilities for science education. Gregory P. Thomas is Professor of Science Education at the University of Alberta, Canada. His scholarly interests include developing and exploring the intersections of metacognition, learning environments, and science education to enhance classroom practices. Helen J. Boon is Associate Professor at James Cook University, Australia. Boon teaches educational psychology and research methods, while her research focuses on climate change education, resilience to disasters, culturally responsive pedagogy and ethics.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Notes on Contributors

List of Figures

List of Tables

Introduction: So Many Challenges-So Many Choices (In Science Education)

Then, The COVID-19 Pandemic

References

The Drive for Impact: Science Education in the Quantum Age

Introduction

The Analysis of Deliberative Rhetoric

The Circumstances, Goals, and Actions Underpinning Australia's Quantum Age of Science

Circumstances: The Drive Toward the Quantum Age

Goals: Economic Growth and Geo-physical Security Through Critical Technologies

Actions: The Drive for Impact Through Investment in Quantum Technology

The Next Steps for Science Education in Australia

Future Challenges and Opportunities for Science Educators

Teaching Science That Is Inquiry-Based: Practices and Principles

Inquiry-Based Science: What the Evidence Says

Inquiry-Based Science: Some Challenges

The 5E Model

Cooperating to Learn

Scientific Literacy

Scientific Discourse

Concluding Remarks

Educating About Mass Vaccinations in a Post-Truth Era

Introduction

The History of Vaccine Development

Anti-Vaccination Movement and the Media

Social Media

The Role of Education

Formal Education Using School Curricula

Less Formal Approaches

Conclusions

A Perspective on Drivers Impacting Science Teacher Preparation in Developing Countries

Theoretical Framework

Context of Study

Data Collection and Analysis

Findings and Interpretations

Building an Education System Following Independence

Influences From Developed Countries

Program Accreditation and Autonomy

Competition

Conclusion

Neoliberal and Complex Systems Approaches

Social Justice

Looking Forward

Appendix

Everyday Science for Building Schoolchildren's Informed Agency for Action

Agency

Elementary Education Reforms for Teaching Science in Australia

Science in Context for Elementary Science Specialists

Instructional Design

Brief Outline of Science in Context for Primary Science Specialists Course Contents

Pre-service Teachers' Perceptions of the Course 'Science in Context for Primary Science Specialists'

Increasing Pre-service Teachers' Self-Confidence for Science Teaching

Sam

Sally

Increasing Pre-service Teachers' Self-confidence for Teaching Sustainability

Pre-service Teachers' Agency Through Inquiry Teaching

Discussion

Pre-service Elementary Teachers as Game Designers: Emotional Experiences from the Field

Contextualizing Science Learning Games

Considering Emotional Experiences of Pre-service Teachers

Methodology

PSTs' Emotional Experiences Shift When Designing and Implementing a Science Game Activity

Notes:

Includes index.

Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed February 15, 2023).

Other Format:

Print version: Thomas, Gregory P. Challenges in Science Education

ISBN:

9783031180927

3031180925

OCLC:

1369659825

Access Restriction:

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